Sdude2008
Member
- Joined
- Sep 11, 2007
- Messages
- 132
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- 18
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- Location
- Farmington CT
- Vehicle Year
- 1999
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 3.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 3.0 Flex
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Tire Size
- 31x10.5x15
Two days ago my battery light started coming on at low rpms. It would stay off while my rpms were up but then stay on when the rpms were below 2k. I checked my cables and found an old pos cable and replaced it. The neg still looks good. Anyway the problem has persisted until today when my lights dimmed and finally the truck would not start. I threw the battery on the charger while I am at work but I could use some opinions on what to check when I get home. I'm guessing the alternator? I looked at the alt wires and they seem ok as does the belt and belt tension. Should I figure that since the light was going off at higher rpms that the alt wasn't sending enough juice at the lower rpm? My plan is to pick up a new alternator on my way home. Any suggestions or opinions are welcome. Thanks. 1988 Ranger xlt 2.9
Oh one more thing. There is some sort if fuse holder or device in the small wire coming off the negative post. The holder seems old and corroded. What is this and could this be causing my issue? Thanks.
Oh one more thing. There is some sort if fuse holder or device in the small wire coming off the negative post. The holder seems old and corroded. What is this and could this be causing my issue? Thanks.
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